US-TURKISH DEFENSE RELATIONS AND THE UPCOMING NATO SUMMIT - Join the Atlantic Council Turkey Program for a timely event examining US-Turkish defense relations and the upcoming NATO Summit.

After years of stagnation and longstanding friction pints, including over policy towards Syria, US-Turkish relations have seen meaningful movement recently, opening the door for renewed efforts to bolster ties. Still, challenges persist– including over the issue of defense procurement, while the new conflict with Iran threatens to reshape the region’s security architecture once again. These developments signal not only a new era for the bilateral US-Turkish defense relationship but also underscore the significance of the upcoming 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 04/07/2026